Sage’s Rage: No Love on World AIDS Day

in my research with young men, every single man that we surveyed who is sexually active mentioned that they are having sex with more than one person. they had a main girl (or several mains) and then shorties. most of them did not use condoms with their girlfriend/main partner. they all said they would never dare tell their girlfriends about their other partners…and we wonder why there is still HIV?

each year we take time out to acknowledge those who have been affected and impacted by HIV/AIDS. i’ve been working in the world of HIV prevention for 15 years. i’ve met the most courageous men and women who have lived with the virus. they are super strong and keep me going in what is more than becoming an uphill battle.

you see many people think that HIV/AIDS is no longer an issue. they are SO WRONG.

they haven’t heard the countless stories i’ve been told by HIV testing counselors of having to disclose a diagnosis to person after person. HIV is still very prevalent, especially among teens/young adults.

SO what’s the deal ladies? why are you still allowing yourself to be played? you don’t know who he has been with and you certainly don’t know his status. so why would you say yes. if he’s not down with it, he really doesn’t love you. you are so much more.